Fifty-seven years ago, the 1964 Tokyo Olympics signified the rebirth of a nation that had risen from the ashes of the Second World War. An elevated expressway was built in the Akasaka-mitsuke area of Tokyo in preparation for the 1964 Olympics. "I am worried about holding the Tokyo Olympics in this situation," added Yuriko Komiyama. - Anti-Olympic group Hangorin No Kai"Our mission is to stop the Tokyo Olympics and have the Olympics abolished," the group, which was formed in 2013, wrote. "The IOC and Tokyo Olympics organizers have never tried to meet with us."

Source: CBC News January 10, 2021 09:00 UTC